Singer-composer Vishal Mishra is bringing the cultural and devotional traditions of Bihars Chhath festival to mainstream Hindi cinema with Chhathi Maiya, the latest song from Sidharth Malhotra and Tamannaah Bhatia starrer The Vvaan: Force of the Forrest. The song brings the festival to the big screen, with Tamannaah performing Chhath rituals alongside Sidharth. For Vishal Mishra, Chhathi Maiya holds significance beyond being another addition to a film soundtrack. The song gives him an opportunity to introduce the faith, traditions and cultural identity associated with Chhath to a wider audience through mainstream Bollywood cinema. Vishal has sung and composed the track, while the lyrics have been penned by Kaushal Kishore. The collaboration also marks a reunion between the two artistes, who previously worked together on the 2021 devotional song Chhathi Maiya Bulaye. The song went on to garner over 16 million views on YouTube, making their collaboration on the new track a continuation of their association with music rooted in Bhojpuri culture. Speaking about the cultural relevance of Chhathi Maiya, Vishal highlighted his personal connection with the traditions represented by the song. He has described Bhojpuri as more than just a language, calling it a reflection of the soil, folk traditions and cultural identity of Bihar and Purvanchal. It is truly an honour and a blessing for me to bring the faith and sacred tradition of Chhath, deeply rooted in Bihar, Uttar Pradesh and Jharkhand, to Hindi cinema for the first time, Vishal has said, adding that his wish is for the beauty and fragrance of the culture to travel to every corner of the world. The song brings the rituals and devotional atmosphere of Chhath to the screen, with Tamannaah Bhatia seen performing the rituals alongside Sidharth Malhotra. The release has also connected with audiences who share a personal and cultural association with the festival. Chhathi Maiya thus marks a move from Vishals earlier independent devotional work into a mainstream Hindi film setting, while retaining the cultural roots at the centre of the song. Through the track, the makers have incorporated an important festival associated with Bihar, Uttar Pradesh and Jharkhand into the narrative and musical world of The Vvaan: Force of the Forrest. Directed by Deepak Mishra, The Vvaan: Force of the Forrest stars Sidharth Malhotra and Tamannaah Bhatia in the lead roles. The film is scheduled to release in theatres on September 25. Also Read: The Vvaan trailer launch: Tamannaah Bhatia INVENTS new word to describe Sidharth Malhotras dashing personality Handsome-ta: Handsome-ta ka jo title hai, the one who embodies handsomeness
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Digital Desk | Ranchi, Sep 17 (IANS) The Enforcement Directorate (ED) on Thursday carried out raids in several states in connection with its probe into the petrol bomb attack on the Rashtriya Swayamsevak Sangh (RSS) office in Ranchi in June this year. The agency conducted simultaneous searches at four locations in Delhi, Bihar, Jharkhand, and Karnataka to investigate suspected money laundering and financial transactions linked to the case. According to officials, the action is connected to a case registered by the National Investigation Agency (NIA). ED teams searched premises associated with suspects at multiple locations. During the raids, investigators examined documents, digital devices, and evidence related to allegedly suspicious financial transactions. The agency is looking into whether illegal funding or money laundering channels were used in planning or executing the attack. The attack took place on the night of June 16, when petrol bombs were hurled at the RSS provincial headquarters located in Ranchi's Nivaranpur area. The NIA has registered the case under RC-01/2026/NIA/RNC. In the initial phase of the investigation, Ranchi police arrested three suspects. The NIA later took over the probe and began examining the alleged conspiracy behind the attack, the network of the accused, and possible interstate links. In July, the agency said it was expanding the investigation by examining other individuals connected to the case as well as digital devices seized during the probe. Investigators have also flagged the possibility of international links. Based on the questioning of the accused, various investigative reports have referred to alleged contacts with handlers based in Pakistan and other individuals. However, officials have stressed that these claims can only be conclusively established after the investigation is completed. The NIA had earlier conducted search operations in several states in connection with the case. Earlier this month, the agency carried out raids in Patna and reportedly recovered cash worth several lakh rupees. With the ED's latest action, the focus of the investigation has expanded to include the suspected financial network and funding sources that may have supported the attack.
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RJD MLA Bhai Virendra criticises birthday celebrations amid Bihar floods
Digital Desk | Patna, Sep 17 (IANS) Prime Minister Narendra Modi's birthday is being celebrated across the country, with the BJP organising a series of programmes to mark the occasion. The celebrations, however, have triggered a political controversy in Bihar, where the state is grappling with widespread flooding. The BJP-led Bihar government has issued directions for lamps to be lit at various government institutions and educational establishments to mark PM Modi's birthday. The Rashtriya Janata Dal (RJD) has questioned the expenditure on the celebrations at a time when thousands of families are affected by floods across Bihar. RJD MLA from Maner Bhai Virendra, while extending birthday wishes to Prime Minister Modi, criticised the scale of the celebrations and argued that public funds should instead be used for flood relief. I wish Prime Minister Modi a long life, but the way his birthday is being celebrated stands in stark contrast to the situation in Bihar and several other states, where lakhs of people are struggling with floods and receiving no relief, Bhai Virendra said. He alleged that flood victims were facing severe hardships, with livestock being swept away, houses collapsing, and families losing loved ones, while adequate assistance had not reached many affected areas. Referring to the appeal to light earthen lamps, the RJD leader questioned the rationale behind spending money on the celebrations amid the crisis. Mustard oil is currently selling at Rs 200 per litre, and vast quantities of it will be burned in lamps. Had that same money been given to flood victims, it would have truly benefited them, he said. Bhai Virendra also criticised the reported instructions to schools and government offices to participate in the celebrations. Teachers in schools are being asked to light lamps, and directives have been issued to light lamps at block offices. The country is reeling under a mountain of debt; it is shameful that such activities are being carried out using borrowed money, he said. The RJD MLA went on to launch a broader attack on the Prime Minister, alleging that the government had failed to adequately address inflation, unemployment and crime. Bhai Virendra said he wished the Prime Minister well but urged him to reconsider government-backed birthday celebrations and focus resources on addressing the problems faced by flood-affected people. The remarks have added to the political debate in Bihar over the BJP government's celebrations amid the ongoing flood situation in several parts of the state.
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Digital Desk | New Delhi, Sep 17 (IANS) President Droupadi Murmu on Thursday extended birthday greetings to Prime Minister Narendra Modi and said that over the past 25 years, during his tenure as Chief Minister and Prime Minister, he has established several new benchmarks of good governance and imparted unprecedented momentum and a new direction to inclusive development. President Murmu took to social media 'X' and said, Heartfelt birthday greetings and best wishes to the Prime Minister Shri Narendra Modi Ji. Over the past 25 years, during your tenure as Chief Minister and Prime Minister, you have established many new benchmarks of good governance and imparted unprecedented momentum and a new direction to inclusive development. While advancing on the path of modern progress with a sense of cultural pride, our countrymen are realising the harmony between heritage and development. I pray to God for your excellent health and long life, so that you may continue to relentlessly advance your campaign of public service and nation-building, the President said. PM Modi was born on September 17, 1950, in Vadnagar, in present-day Gujarat. PM Modi was born three years after India's Independence in 1947, making him the first Prime Minister of the country to have been born in independent India. He grew up in a modest family and helped at his family's tea stall during his childhood. He became an RSS pracharak in Ahmedabad in 1972, beginning a period of full-time organisational work. During the Emergency of 1975-77, he participated in activities associated with the movement opposing the Emergency and seeking the restoration of democracy. He completed a master's degree in political science from Gujarat University. PM Modi began working as the BJP's General Secretary in Gujarat in 1987, marking his formal rise within the party organisation. One of his first major assignments in the BJP involved the Ahmedabad Municipal Corporation election, where the party recorded its first victory in the civic body. In the 1990 Gujarat Assembly election, the BJP emerged as the state's second-largest party behind the Congress. The BJP won 121 seats in the Gujarat Assembly in the 1995 election, when PM Modi was working in the party's organisational structure. He became a BJP national secretary in 1995 and was given responsibility for the party's activities in Haryana and Himachal Pradesh. He subsequently became the BJP's General Secretary (Organisation), one of the party's senior organisational positions. He played an organisational role in the BJP's preparations for the 1998 Lok Sabha election, when the BJP emerged as the largest constituent of the government formed under Atal Bihari Vajpayee. He became the Chief Minister of Gujarat on October 7, 2001, and went on to serve in the post for more than 12 years. He contested the 2014 Lok Sabha election from both Varanasi in Uttar Pradesh and Vadodara in Gujarat. He won both seats in the 2014 election and subsequently retained Varanasi. The BJP won 282 Lok Sabha seats in the 2014 general election, giving the party a majority on its own. He was sworn in as Prime Minister on May 26, 2014, with then President Pranab Mukherjee administering the oath at Rashtrapati Bhavan. PM Modi contested Varanasi again in the 2019 Lok Sabha election and won the seat for a second consecutive time. The BJP won 303 Lok Sabha seats in the 2019 general election. PM Modi contested the Varanasi Lok Sabha constituency for the third consecutive general election in 2024. PM Modi won Varanasi in the 2024 election and retained the constituency for a third consecutive term. The BJP won 240 Lok Sabha seats in the 2024 general election, below the 272 seats required for a majority on its own. PM Modi subsequently took oath as Prime Minister for a third consecutive term.
Sidharth Malhotra, Tamannaah Bhatia, Ektaa R Kapoor, Deepak Mishra, Arunabh Kumar, Anup Soni, Sunil Grover, Maniesh Paul and Shweta Tripathi Sharma attended the trailer launch of their film The Vvaan at a multiplex in Mumbai. Ektaa R Kapoor talked about her association with Arunabh Kumar of TVF, Balaji jo banata hai aur TVF jo banata hai; our content is very different. (smiles). But my admiration has been there for the makers because inki jo kahaniyaan hain, woh mitti se judi hui hoti hain. The problem in our country is that most of the content creators, at least in this side (of the country), make content which is out of touch with the demands of the common man. Humne desh se judna bandh kar diya. Hum apne aap ko usse upar samajte hai. That cannot happen. Aap desh se judoge toh desh aap se judega! Aap nahin judoge aur apne aap ko upar samjoge, toh aapko gira dega! Hence, it's very important to be rooted. Because TVF makes rooted stories (I wanted to work with them). Ektaa R Kapoor continued, And then, Arunabh and I became friends. We became mandir friends (laughs). Very few people in our circle visit temples. We belong to that category. So, we collaborated because of our faith. Then, Arunabh narrated the story to me, set in Bihar and about a van devi. Iss pe hamari baatein hui, kabhi ek mandir mein, kabhi dusre mandir mein (laughs). Arunabh Kumar added, We went to Goa and even there, we found a mandir. Ektaa revealed, On the first day of the year, we wanted to go to a temple in Goa. We were searching for a temple in Goa (laughs). Meanwhile, the song 'Chhathi Maiya' featuring Tamannaah has become a rage as it's a rare Hindi film to depict the Chhath Puja. The actress spoke about it in the beginning in detail. Towards the end of the event, Tamannaah Bhatia stated, I was celebrating the Ganesh Chaturthi festival at my residence. We had a pooja and yesterday, we did visarjan. Mere pandit ji ne mujhe pakad liya! He told me, We would all go and watch this film. He was impressed by the importance of Chhath depicted in the film. He was even noticing finer details about the celebration shown in the song and he appreciated that as well. Tamannaah then said, Then today my watchman told me, Aap Chhath pe film bana rahe hai?. I explained, Our film is on van devi, but Chhath is an important part of the film. She said, According to me, Chhath is not just a festival. Its an emotion. We have depicted it in the film with a lot of devotion and sincerity. That song ('Chhathi Maiya') blows up into a nice, amazing sequence (smiles). The Vvaan releases in cinemas on September 25. Also Read: The Vvaan trailer launch: Tamannaah Bhatia INVENTS new word to describe Sidharth Malhotras dashing personality Handsome-ta: Handsome-ta ka jo title hai, the one who embodies handsomeness
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Digital Desk | Patna, Sep 16 (IANS) RJD National Working President and Bihar Leader of Opposition Tejashwi Yadav has criticised the BJPs plan to observe Prime Minister Narendra Modis birthday with an Aashirwad Ka Diya campaign, citing the ongoing flood crisis in the state. Prime Minister Narendra Modis birthday falls on September 17, which the BJP will also be observing as part of its month-long Seva Sankalp Abhiyan. BJP National President Nitin Nabin has appealed to people to light a diya at their homes between 6 p.m. and 7 p.m. on September 17 and pray for PM Modis long life and good health. The campaign is also being organised to mark PM Modis 25 years in public life. Reacting to the initiative, Tejashwi Yadav said people in Bihar were struggling with the impact of floods, unemployment and inflation while the ruling party was preparing to celebrate the Prime Ministers birthday. He questioned the decision to organise the Aashirwad Ka Diya campaign when a large number of people in Bihar have been affected by floods. Yadav alleged that the government had little to offer flood victims but was prepared to spend Rs 100 crore on the birthday celebrations. He also questioned the situation in the country and referred to the promises of Achhe Din, alleging that people were facing difficulties related to floods, inflation, unemployment, education and healthcare. In a post on X, Yadav alleged that the Bihar government was organising a state-sponsored Aashirwad Ka Diya programme for the Prime Ministers birthday while the state was facing a severe flood situation. He claimed that instead of prioritising assistance for flood-affected people, the government was spending money on lamps, wicks and oil for the campaign. Yadav pointed to the large number of people affected by the floods and accused the BJP-led government of failing to provide adequate relief to them. His remarks came amid the BJPs nationwide Seva Sankalp Abhiyan, which will begin on September 17 and includes blood donation drives, public outreach programmes and the Aashirwad Ka Diya initiative. In Bihar, the party has also announced plans to take the campaign to beneficiaries of government welfare schemes.
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Digital Desk | New Delhi, Sep 16 (IANS) The National Democratic Alliance (NDA) leaders on Wednesday rejected Lok Sabha Leader of Opposition (LoP) Rahul Gandhis concerns over UPI charges and his allegation that the decision was taken under pressure from the United States, calling the claim baseless and defending the governments move. Reacting to Rahul Gandhis remarks on UPI charges, Union Minister Ramdas Athawale said the decision concerning UPI transactions of up to Rs 2,000 was fair and would not create difficulties for small vendors and businesses. I feel that the decision taken by the government regarding UPI transactions up to Rs 2,000 is fair. For transactions up to Rs 2,000, small vendors and businesses face no issues. However, if their business transactions exceed Rs 2,000, charging a nominal 0.4 per cent fee is not a huge burden. For instance, on transactions up to Rs 75,000, they only have to pay around Rs 300, Athawale said. He also dismissed Rahul Gandhis allegation that the decision was taken because of pressure from the US, saying there was no connection between the two. Rahul Gandhis allegation that this step was taken under US pressure is completely baseless. Rahul Gandhi is adept at spreading falsehoods and habitually makes misleading claims on various issues. America has nothing to do with this decision, Athawale said. BJP MP Gulam Ali Khatana also defended the governments decision, while accusing the Congress of trying to create fear among people over the issue. Congress should look within itself and see what it did during its time. The Congress wants to create fear in society. There is no burden on the poor regarding UPI charges. However, when you use a facility and make bulk transactions, institutions should receive some consideration, Khatana said. BJP National Spokesperson Guru Prakash also targeted Rahul Gandhi over his reference to the United States, accusing the Congress leader of repeatedly attributing government decisions to American pressure. Rahul Gandhi ji has developed a Trump phobia, an America phobia. Every decision that is made is under pressure from America. I think Rahul Gandhi ji has taken a little too much inspiration from history. Indira Gandhi ji used to say, Americas hand is involved, and she even called Jayaprakash Narayan ji, who was from Bihar, a CIA agent, Guru Prakash said. He also cited an earlier statement attributed to veteran Congress leader P. Chidambaram while arguing that the party had previously questioned the practicality of digital payments for small vendors. I want to make it clear that Rahul Gandhi jis party is the same party whose leader, Chidambaram ji, used to say, If UPI payments come and payments are made through technology, how will a vegetable vendor manage? Today, the worlds most robust, transparent and better UPI interface is in India, and Rahul Gandhi ji is making such statements. There is no meaning to these statements, he said. Guru Prakash further accused Rahul Gandhi of pursuing what he described as his own agenda over the UPI issue and questioned the basis of the figures cited by the Congress leader. Rahul Gandhi has been pushing his own agenda for the last two days, but there was no basis for it. He does not make any concrete or substantial points and has become a kind of master at making baseless statements, he added. JD(U) National Spokesperson Rajiv Ranjan, speaking to IANS, said, Ordinary consumers do not need to worry too much. Generally speaking, we can say that this is a very minor increase, and even that cost will have to be borne by the merchants. Speaking about UPIs role as a reliable medium for digital transactions, he said, As far as UPI being considered a reliable means of digital transactions is concerned, when India set its targets for digital transactions. Earlier in the day, the Finance Ministry debunked claims which suggested the MDR change in the UPI ecosystem is due to foreign influence, stressing that Indias digital payment decisions are made independently. Since its launch in 2016, UPI has grown into the worlds largest real-time interoperable payment system -- entirely on Indias own terms, the ministry posted on social media platform X. This came as Gandhi on Tuesday lashed out at the Centre over its decision to impose fees on UPI transactions above Rs 2,000. In a post on X, Rahul Gandhi said: The Modi government has quietly opened the door to imposing fees on UPI. American payment companies have long opposed Indias zero-MDR policy. Now, the Modi government has opened the path to changing the policy in exactly that direction, the Congress leader alleged. The National Payments Corporation of India (NPCI) on Tuesday said that it has revised the Merchant Discount Rate (MDR) framework for select UPI transactions, under which charges will apply to certain merchant payments above Rs 2,000, while small merchants and low-value transactions will continue to benefit from zero MDR.
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Digital Desk | New Delhi, Sep 16 (IANS) Delhi-NCR is likely to remain partly cloudy on Wednesday, with rain and thunderstorms expected in several areas as the India Meteorological Department (IMD) forecast continued wet weather across the region and adjoining parts of northwest India. The national capital and neighbouring regions are likely to experience another spell of unsettled weather on Wednesday, with thunderstorms and lightning possible at isolated places. The IMD has forecast isolated heavy rainfall over Haryana, Chandigarh, Delhi and Punjab. Thunderstorms accompanied by lightning are also likely at isolated locations in Haryana, Chandigarh and Delhi, Punjab and Uttarakhand. The weather system could result in short spells of rain accompanied by thunderstorms and gusty winds in some areas, rather than continuous rainfall throughout the day. The wet conditions are expected to continue into Thursday, with the IMD forecasting fairly widespread to widespread rainfall over Haryana, Chandigarh, Delhi and Punjab on Wednesday and Thursday. Isolated areas could also receive heavy rain during this period. Bihar is also likely to witness rain and thunderstorm activity on Wednesday. Several parts of the state may receive showers, while thunderstorms, lightning and gusty winds are possible in some areas. Odisha is expected to experience partly cloudy conditions with rain and thunderstorms in several districts. The IMD has warned of lightning and thunderstorm activity, along with the possibility of gusty winds in some parts of the state. In Rajasthan, weather conditions are likely to shift from partly sunny skies to increased cloud cover, followed by rain and thunderstorms in some areas. The IMD has issued thunderstorm and lightning warnings for both East and West Rajasthan, with gusty winds likely at isolated places. Himachal Pradesh is likely to remain partly cloudy, with scattered showers mainly expected during the afternoon. Temperatures are likely to remain relatively moderate, although weather conditions could stay unsettled in some parts of the state. Haryana is expected to witness rain, with thunderstorms possible during the morning and thundery showers likely in the afternoon. Uttar Pradesh may experience cloudy periods, with light rain in the morning followed by brief showers in the afternoon. Thunderstorms could occur at isolated places, prompting residents to exercise caution during lightning and sudden downpours. Uttarakhand is likely to receive light to moderate rain and thundershowers at a few places. The IMD has warned of thunderstorms with lightning and intense to very intense spells of rainfall at isolated locations, particularly in the hill districts. The rainfall activity is expected to extend beyond northwest India. Heavy rain is likely at isolated places over the Andaman and Nicobar Islands, Arunachal Pradesh, Assam and Meghalaya, Kerala, Sub-Himalayan West Bengal, Tamil Nadu, Puducherry and Karaikal on September 16.
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Union Minister Shivraj Singh Chouhan to undertake extensive flood assessment in Bihar today
Digital Desk | Patna, Sep 16 (IANS) Union Minister for Agriculture and Farmers Welfare and Rural Development, Shivraj Singh Chouhan, will undertake an intensive visit to Bihar on Wednesday to assess the flood situation, inspect crop damage and review relief and rescue operations in the flood-affected areas of the state. During the visit, Chouhan will conduct an aerial survey of several flood-hit areas, interact with affected farmers and residents, and hold a high-level review meeting with Bihar Chief Minister Samrat Choudhary and senior officials to assess the situation and discuss relief measures and assistance required by the state. A team of senior officials from the Union Ministry of Agriculture and Farmers Welfare and Rural Development will accompany the Union Minister. According to the scheduled programme, Chouhan will arrive in Patna from Bhopal and depart from the Patna State Hangar at around 10:30 a.m. for an aerial survey by helicopter of flood-affected areas in Dighwara and Maner. He will subsequently travel by road to Terasia and Sarai-pur villages, where he will visit agricultural fields to assess crop damage caused by the floods and interact with local farmers to hear their concerns. After completing the field assessment, Chouhan will travel via the Gandhi Setu to Samvad, the Chief Ministers Secretariat in Patna, where he is scheduled to arrive at around 12:15 p.m. He will participate in a high-level review meeting with the Chief Minister and senior officials on flood disaster management, ongoing relief and rescue operations, and assistance to be provided to affected farmers. Earlier, CM Samrat Choudhary has also said that a central team led by Chouhan would visit Bihar to assess the flood situation and the damage caused by the floods. The proposed assessment comes as the flood situation remains serious in several parts of Bihar. According to official figures, around 49.67 lakh people across 15 districts have been affected by the floods. While water levels have begun receding in most rivers, including the Ganga, several rivers continue to flow above their respective danger marks at various locations. The Centres assessment is expected to provide a detailed account of the damage and help determine the extent of assistance required by Bihar for relief, rehabilitation and restoration of damaged infrastructure and agricultural areas. Chouhan is scheduled to leave Patna at around 1:30 p.m. and arrive at Nawabgarhi in Munger. He will visit the relief camp there, meet flood victims and assess the quality and effectiveness of the ongoing relief operations.
Bihar to conduct DNA tests on relatives to identify victims of Nepal flash flood
The Bihar government will conduct DNA tests on relatives to identify people from the state among those who died in the recent Nepal floods, officials said on Tuesday. Flash floods, triggered by an ice-rock avalanche near the Nepal-Tibet border on August 26, devastated towns and villages in northern and central Nepal, killing around 1,400 people, while more than 5,000 remain missing. Several bodies, found severely decomposed, remain unidentified. The Ministry of External Affairs on September 3 said that 275 Indians remained missing. On Tuesday, the states home department said relatives of those missing from Bihar can provide DNA samples through their local police or civic administration to identify the bodies. In a statement, it said, Police and administrative officials have been directed to extend all possible assistance to the affected families and provide them information on the procedure for submitting samples. The samples will be tested at the Forensic Science Laboratory in Patna, it said.
Bihar Government Unveils Major Development Plans for Vishnupad Temple Area
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Bihar Government Orders Judicial Transfers; Asitabh Kumar Appointed Chief Judge in Nalanda
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JD-U renaming on cards? Bihar Dy CM says decision after party's national executive meet
Digital Desk | Patna, Sep 15 (IANS) As the proposal to rename the Janata Dal-United (JD-U) after former Bihar Chief Minister and party supremo Nitish Kumar gains ground, the Deputy Chief Minister Vijay Kumar Choudhary on Tuesday hinted that a decision to this effect was 'very much possible' and may see light of the day soon. Vijay Choudhary, a senior JD-U legislator from Sarairanjan constituency said that party's National Working President Sanjay Jha has proposed renaming 'Janata Dal-United' to 'Janata Dal Nitish' and a final decision to this effect will be taken after deliberations and discussions on the issue, at the upcoming National Executive and the National Council meet. Nitish Kumar, currently a Rajya Sabha member, is the JD-U National President. Sanjay Jha, calling for change in the party's name had said that this was being mulled to honour Nitish Kumar's political philosophy and principles and to ensure that the future generation of leaders understand the gravity of his contributions in shaping Bihar's growth trajectory. Opposition Rashtriya Janata Dal (RJD) however remained unconvinced with such justification and said that this was an effort to prevent the vertical split that the party was staring at, in the backdrop of Nitish Kumar's exit from active politics. Earlier, an ally of the ruling NDA proposed renaming Bakhtiyarpur, the birthplace of Nitish Kumar, after him. Hindustan Awam Morcha (HAM), a key ally of NDA suggested that Bakhtiyarpur, birthplace of Nitish Kumar, be renamed 'Nitishpur', which got endorsement from LJP-RV President Chirag Paswan. Bihar Deputy Chief Minister Vijay Kumar Choudhary also spoke on the JD-U's opposition to launch of the Uniform Civil Code (UCC) in the state and said that it was too premature to speak on party's stance on the matter. He said that once the contours and provisions of the UCC Bill are ready, the party could discuss and deliberate on the issue. He added that once the Bill is introduced, its provisions will be studied; subsequently, discussions will be held within the party as well as with Union Home Minister Amit Shah. If the Bill contains no controversial provisions, there is no reason to oppose it; however, if any provision raises concerns, a request will be made to the Home Minister (Amit Shah) to address and resolve them, he said.
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Tripura: Thief cuts own hand to evade arrest, held from hospital bed
Digital Desk | Agartala, Sep 15 (IANS) In a bizarre development, a professional thief, accused of stealing a motorcycle and snatching a gold chain from an elderly woman, allegedly cut his own hand to evade arrest and got himself admitted to a hospital, but police eventually apprehended him from his hospital bed on Tuesday, officials said. Two bike-borne thieves snatched a gold necklace, valued at Rs 1.75 lakh, from an elderly woman in the Bankumari area on the outskirts of Agartala city on September 11. The incident took place early in the morning on September 11 when the elderly woman, Gita Rani Das (Deb), was out for a morning walk with a neighbour in the Bankumari area. She later lodged a complaint with the East Agartala police station, following which an investigation was launched. Police, led by Officer-in-Charge of the East Agartala police station, Krishnadhan Sarkar, launched an intensive investigation to nab the thieves. Police had earlier detained one of the thieves and impounded the motorcycle allegedly used in the broad-daylight snatching of the gold chain. The motorcycle had also allegedly been stolen by the duo earlier. However, the alleged mastermind of the crime was still at large. Police examined CCTV footage from the area, which showed two helmet-wearing persons riding a motorcycle and allegedly snatching the woman's necklace. Acting on information gathered during the investigation, a police team led by Sarkar, an inspector-rank police official, conducted search operations at several places in and around the state capital. Finally, the alleged mastermind of the crime was arrested from the Agartala Government Medical College and Govind Ballabh Pant Hospital, where he had got himself admitted after reportedly cutting his right hand to evade arrest. The main accused in the case had allegedly sold the stolen necklace at a jewellery shop in Agartala. A series of gold chain-snatching incidents have taken place in various districts of Tripura in recent months. Recently, two youths from Bihar were arrested for allegedly snatching a gold chain from an elderly woman in West Tripura district. According to police, the two accused entered the house of Radha Rani Debbarma on the pretext of cleaning utensils when no male member of the family was present. The duo allegedly snatched a gold chain from the woman and fled on a motorcycle, police said. In another incident, two women were arrested and nine stolen gold chains worth around Rs 22 lakh were recovered following a series of chain-snatching incidents during the Rath Yatra festival in southern Tripuras Gomati district, police officials said. The thefts took place during the annual Rath Yatra at the historic Jagannath Bari in Udaipur, which drew a large number of devotees.
Howrah hotel raid: CBI arrests 2 public servants, 2 aides in Rs 4 lakh bribe case
Digital Desk | Howrah, Sep 15 (IANS) The Central Bureau of Investigation (CBI) on Tuesday arrested four accused, including two public servants from Lucknow-based institution, in a case involving the payment of a bribe of Rs 4 lakh in a hotel in West Bengal's Howrah, an official said. Those arrested include Ashutosh Kumar, Lucknow Research Designs and Standards Organization (RDSO) Deputy Director, and Deepak Kumar, RDSO Senior Section Engineer, an official statement said. The other two accused were identified as representatives of Kolkata-based private company Utkarsh India Limited, it said. The CBI identified the two arrested private persons as Sashank Agarwal and Swarup Kumar Rai. The CBI registered the case immediately on Tuesday against the accused on allegations that the public servants, in conspiracy with the representatives of Utkarsh India Limited, had obtained undue advantage from a Kolkata-based private company in lieu of issuance of a favourable plant and machinery inspection report. The Central probe agency laid a trap and caught the accused public servants and private persons from a hotel in Howrah while accepting Rs 4 lakh as illegal gratification from the representatives of the private company. Apart from the bribe of Rs 4 lakh, the CBI also recovered Rs 4.73 lakh in cash, the statement said. Later, searches in the residential and office premises of the accused were conducted at multiple locations in Kolkata, Lucknow and Bihar, the CBI said, adding that incriminating documents and digital evidence were recovered and seized. The CBI said the accused will be produced before a special court for custody. In a separate case, the CBI arrested Chandra Shekhar Gupta, the Bhojudih Chief Health Inspector under South Eastern Railway's Adra Division of Bokaro in a Rs 25,000 bribery case. Chandra Shekhar Gupta was arrested after the CBI received a complaint against him. It was alleged that the accused Chief Health Inspector demanded undue advantage of Rs 25,000 from the complainant for sanction of medical leave, the CBI said in a statement. The CBI laid a trap and caught Gupta red handed while accepting undue advantage of Rs 10,000 from the complainant. Searches were conducted at the office and residential premises of the accused public servant. Gupta will be produced before a Special CBI Court in Dhanbad, the statement said.
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Bihar cabinet approves 17 proposals, clears Rs 3,516 crore for Vishnupad Temple development project
Digital Desk | Patna, Sep 15 (IANS) A total of 17 proposals were approved at a Bihar Cabinet meeting chaired by Chief Minister Samrat Choudhary on Tuesday, with major decisions covering agriculture, healthcare, education, water resources, taxation, recruitment and infrastructure development. Among the key decisions, the Cabinet approved an allocation of Rs 89.79 crore for the Central Sector Makhana Development Scheme for the financial year 2026-27. The Cabinet also approved the contractual appointment of Assistant Professors against 366 vacant posts across five government medical colleges under the Health Department, pending completion of regular recruitment. The institutions covered under the decision are Government Medical College, Bettiah; Government Medical College, Purnea; Jannayak Karpoori Thakur Medical College, Madhepura; Government Medical College, Chhapra, Saran; and Ram Janaki Medical College, Samastipur. Approval was also granted for contractual appointments against vacant posts of Professor, Associate Professor, Reader, Lecturer and Assistant Professor in government dental colleges and hospitals under the Health Department, pending regular recruitment. The Cabinet also approved the termination of the services of Dr Ravi Shankar Prasad, a General Medical Officer posted at the Additional Primary Health Centre in Bahadurpur, Alauli, Khagaria. The action was taken over his continuous unauthorised absence from duty since November 17, 2021. An allocation of Rs 2.10 crore was approved for the implementation of the centrally sponsored National Mission on Edible OilsOil Palm (NMEO-OP) during 2026-27. The scheme aims to promote oil palm cultivation and reduce dependence on imports by increasing domestic edible oil production. The Cabinet also approved Rs 78.34 crore for programmes under the centrally sponsored Mission for Integrated Development of Horticulture for 2026-27 and 2027-28. One of the major decisions was administrative approval of Rs 3,516.05 crore for the development of the Vishnupad Temple precinct in Gaya on the lines of the Kashi Vishwanath Corridor in Varanasi. The project will include several infrastructure and pilgrim-facility works, including a multi-level car park, elevated pathway, a ramp connecting the Mansarovar-Manpur bridge, dormitory and canteen facilities, ghat development and construction of Sita Kund. The Cabinet also approved the construction of an intake well 23 kilometres upstream of the Indrapuri Barrage. The facility will enable the required quantity of water to be transferred from the Sone River to the North Koel Main Canal through a pipeline. The Cabinet approved expenditure of Rs 1,000 crore by the Water Resources Department, to be drawn in advance from the Bihar Contingency Fund. A One-Time Settlement scheme was also approved to address outstanding dues of brick kiln operators. According to the government, Rs 266 crore is currently outstanding against brick kiln operators, and the scheme is intended to provide them relief in settling their dues. Two additional posts were approved for the State Information Commission. The Cabinet further approved the creation of six postsfour instructors and two lower-division clerksfor establishing a school at Bihar Animal Sciences University in Patna. An amount of Rs 45,98,832 was sanctioned for the purpose. The Cabinet approved the Bihar State Aviation Cadre Recruitment Rules, 2026, paving the way for recruitment and service-related arrangements for the state's aviation cadre. It also approved the Bihar District Mineral Foundation Rules, 2026. The decisions taken at the meeting cover a range of sectors, including agriculture, healthcare, education, water management, tourism-related infrastructure and administrative reforms, with the government aiming to accelerate development and improve public services across the state.
Shivraj Singh Chouhan to Assess Flood Damage in Bihar on PM Modis Instructions
Union Minister Shivraj Singh Chouhan will visit Bihar on September 16 to evaluate flood-affected areas and support local farmers. Shivraj Singh Chouhan to Assess Flood Damage in Bihar on PM Modis Instructions
Bihar govt orders judicial reshuffle, Asitabh Kumar posted as principal judge in Nalanda
Digital Desk | Patna, Sep 15 (IANS) The Bihar government has issued a notification regarding the posting and promotion of a judicial officer as part of an administrative reshuffle within the state judicial service. The General Administration Department issued the order on Tuesday, September 15, advancing the process of new postings and promotions of judicial officers to facilitate the smooth functioning of courts at the district level. According to the notification, Asitabh Kumar, currently serving as District and Additional Sessions Judge in West Champaran (Bettiah), has been promoted to the rank of Principal District and Sessions Judge. Following his elevation, Kumar has been posted as Principal Judge of the Family Court in Nalanda district, with Bihar Sharif as its headquarters. The administrative decision follows a recommendation from the Registrar General of the Patna High Court through Letter No. 82520 dated September 7, 2026. Based on the High Court's recommendation, the state government completed the required administrative procedures and issued the formal posting order. The notification was issued in the name of the Governor of Bihar and bears the signature of Rajnish Kumar, Additional Secretary of the General Administration Department. The order directs the concerned judicial officer to assume his new charge as per the prescribed procedure. Copies of the notification have been forwarded to the Superintendent of the Government Press and the E-Gazette Cell of the Finance Department for publication in the next extraordinary issue of the Official Gazette. The notification has also been sent to the Accountant General (Accounts and Entitlements), Law Department, District and Sessions Judges of the concerned districts, and relevant Finance and Information Technology officials for information and necessary action. In another development, the Bihar Police Headquarters (Personnel and Welfare Division) has issued large-scale transfer orders aimed at strengthening the administrative setup. Under this order, 112 promoted Reserve Inspectors (Senior Quartermaster)also known as Sergeant Majorshave been transferred to new districts and units. Previously, under an order issued in June 2026, Reserve Sub-Inspectors (Quartermaster) had been assigned the executive charge of the higher rank of Reserve Inspector (Senior Quartermaster). However, an imbalance was subsequently observed between the availability of officers and the sanctioned posts across various districts and units. This decision was taken to address that imbalance.
'Will have to think...discuss with Home Minister': JD(U) sounds cautious note on UCC implementation
Digital Desk | Patna, Sep 15 (IANS) Following Union Home Minister Amit Shah's announcement that the Uniform Civil Code (UCC) would be implemented in all 21 states governed by the BJP-led NDA, the JD(U) said that it will discuss the provisions with the Home Minister, with some sections of the party sounding reluctant with its enactment in Bihar. Addressing reporters in Patna, Bihar Deputy Chief Minister and senior JD(U) leader Vijay Kumar said: The provisions of the UCC Bill have not yet been made public. First, we will see in what form the UCC Bill is introduced and study its provisions. Second, our working national president has already said that after examining the provisions, we will discuss the matter directly with the Home Minister. After that, our party will hold a meeting and take a decision. So, let the draft of the Bill come first. It will be discussed within the party as well as with our alliance partners...If there are any concerns regarding the UCC, we will directly discuss them with the Home Minister, he stated. Bihar Minister Ashok Choudhary referred to UCC as a somewhat sensitive issue. We will discuss it thoroughly, including how the people concerned will be protected...As our National President has said, we will speak to the Home Minister and decide accordingly, he told IANS. However, JD(U) MP Kaushalendra Kumar said that the party will stick to former Chief Minister and party supremo Nitish Kumar's decision on UCC's implementation. We are with the BJP at the Centre, but when it comes to the state, we will have to think about it, he told reporters. He further said: The Chief Minister (Samrat Choudhary) is from the BJP but it is not like he doesn't think about Bihar. He will agree with our decision...We will abide by whatever Nitish Kumar ji had decided for the state. Meanwhile, Bihar BJP President Sanjay Saraogi maintained that all stakeholders will be consulted before the implementation of the UCC. The UCC has been passed in several states and has also been implemented in some places. In the Lok Sabha, the UCC was passed with the support of all constituent parties. The Home Minister has said that the BJP will implement it in all NDA-ruled states. Discussions will be held and everyone will be consulted on this, he told IANS.
Weather Tomorrow: The Meteorological Department has released a new weather warning for various areas, forecasting heavy rain and thunderstorms nationwide. On Wednesday, thunderstorms and rain are expected in both Delhi-NCR and Bihar. Additionally, Rajasthan and Odisha are bracing for rain and strong winds, while Uttarakhand and West Bengal face alerts for rain and lightning activity.
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